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Renowned HIV/Aids researcher Dr Arthi Ramkissoon died of Covid-19 on Monday.
Ramkissoon was also active as CEO of the KZN Children s Hospital Trust, raising millions for the institution.
Her sudden death was met with shock and disbelief by colleagues and friends.
Well-known South African HIV/Aids researcher and CEO of the KwaZulu-Natal Children s Hospital Trust, Dr Arthi Ramkissoon, succumbed to Covid-19 this week.
Ramkissoon was also the founder and executive director of Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health (MatCH) - a Wits-affiliated public-benefit organisation that provides a broad range of HIV- and TB-focused assistance.
She had more than 20 years experience in supporting the delivery of South African public sector HIV, TB, maternal, child and women s health programmes, improving access to health services, quality of care and health systems strengthening interventions.